Hair how-to: Emma Watson

Our celebrity hair expert Mark Woolley, Founder of Electric Hairdressing London, is here to help you get the look at home. Mark told us: "With this elegant, slicked-back hairstyle, Emma demonstrates just how much of a classic beauty she is. By keeping her hair as understated and minimalist as possible, she has guaranteed that all the attention is on her dramatic eye make-up."

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Follow Mark's steps to success:

STEP ONE This hairstyle works best on freshly washed hair, when it is at its cleanest and smoothest as it allows for greater manageability when styling and finishing. Clean hair also eliminates any excess oil which could make it look greasy when we come to style it, so massage the scalp with shampoo whilst allowing the suds to clean the lengths gently.

STEP TWO Using a Denman Small Dressing Comb (£6.26), create a precise and deep side parting that leads all the way to the back of the crown. This allows the hair at the sides of the head to be smoothed down more easily as there will be more weight. Then, blow dry the hair using the comb to guide it neatly into place.

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STEP THREE To create that slicked-back look that holds, scoop a generous amount of Electric Shaping Paste (£14.50) into your palms and rub with friction. You want the product to spread out evenly on your hands before applying to the hair so you minimise heavy clumps. Now, apply it to the hair in sections, starting from the nape of the neck to the top of the head, working from root to tip with your fingers until the hair is fully coated. Remember not to focus just at the front or top of the head as you want hold throughout the hair. Also, don't be afraid to use as much paste as is necessary as the product has a non-oily texture, meaning you'll only end up with a smooth, shiny and silky finish. Finally, smooth down the hair either side of the parting, tucking any longer strands of hair behind the ears for a clean and classic finish.